This Week
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to London
Published Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:39:08 EST Read More
Media AdvisoryM Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Energy efficiency retrofit incentives for owners and managers of businesses, large buildings and multi-family residential units GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to London. The Rebate Road Show stops at London's Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Conference Centre to showcase Ontario's Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Rebate (MEER) program. If you own...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Ottawa
Published Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:36:13 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Ottawa Energy efficiency retrofit incentives for owners of businesses, large buildings and multi-family residential units GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to Ottawa. The Rebate Road Show stops at Ottawa’s Hampton Inn to showcase Ontario’s Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Rebate (MEER), Feed-in T...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Kingston
Published Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:53:27 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Kingston GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to Kingston this fall. The Rebate Road Show stops at Kingston’s Portsmouth Olympic Harbour to showcase Ontario’s Multi-Family Energy Efficiency (MEER), Feed-in Tariff (FIT), and Electricity Retrofit Incentive (ERIP) programs. If you own a business or la...... Click here to read this release
Rogers Centre hits home run with energy conservation
Published Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:20:34 EST Read More
Rogers Centre hits home run with energy conservation BOMA Toronto helps sports complex achieve energy reduction (Toronto, September 01, 2010) The Rogers Centre, located in Toronto, is one of the world’s premier entertainment and sports complexes. Its trademark retractable roof, Canada’s climate and the wide range of events hosted there (including baseball games, motocross and concerts attended by more than 50,000 people) all contribute to its annual utility bill of almost ...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver, in partnership with Burlington Hydro, brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Burlington
Published Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:57:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver, in partnership with Burlington Hydro, brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Burlington GreenSaver’s Rebate Road Show will stop in Burlington on Thursday, September 2nd to showcase the Multi-Family Energy Efficiency (MEER), Feed-in Tariff (FIT) and Electricity Retrofit Incentive (ERIP) programs. If you own a business or large building, or manage a multi-family residence...... Click here to read this release
Last 15 Days
Fish farms operating without valid Crown Land tenures
Published Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:17:01 EST Read More
Fish farms operating without valid Crown Land tenures Biologist applies for expired salmon feedlot licenses (August 23, 2010, Broughton Archipelago) Salmon Feedlots in the Broughton Archipelago are operating on Crown Land tenures that have been expired for years. This week biologist Alexandra Morton has applied for these licences to return them to their natural state to grow wild fish to the much greater benefit of British Columbians and the BC economy. Crown Land is public land...... Click here to read this release
Last 30 Days
Federal Government scores a B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:10:11 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Federal Government is Awarded a B+ (Ottawa, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring between ...... Click here to read this release
Newfoundland and Labrador score a C- on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:07:17 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Newfoundland and Labrador are Awarded a C- (St. Johns, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurri...... Click here to read this release
Quebec scores an A+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:03:58 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Quebec is Awarded an A+ (Quebec City, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring between Januar...... Click here to read this release
Ontario scores an A+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:01:09 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Ontario is Awarded an A+ (Toronto, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring between January 2...... Click here to read this release
Yukon scores a B on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:58:09 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Yukon Territory is Awarded a B (Whitehorse, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring between January 2008 a...... Click here to read this release
Saskatchewan scores a B- on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:55:09 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Saskatchewan is Awarded a B- (Regina, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring between Januar...... Click here to read this release
Prince Edward Island scores a B on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:51:33 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Prince Edward Island is Awarded a B (Charlottetown, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring ...... Click here to read this release
Northwest Territories scores a C on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:48:30 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Northwest Territories is Awarded a C (Yellowknife, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring b...... Click here to read this release
Nunavut scores a B on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:44:41 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Nunavut is Awarded a B (Iqaluit, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring between January 200...... Click here to read this release
Nova Scotia scores a B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:41:32 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Nova Scotia is Awarded a B+ (Halifax, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring between Januar...... Click here to read this release
New Brunswick scores a B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:38:36 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card New Brunswick is Awarded a B+ (Fredericton, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring between ...... Click here to read this release
Manitoba scores A+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:35:11 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Manitoba is Awarded an A+ (Winnipeg, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring between January...... Click here to read this release
British Columbia scores an A on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:32:03 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card British Columbia is Awarded an A (Victoria, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring between ...... Click here to read this release
Alberta scores B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:27:08 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Alberta is Awarded a B+ (Edmonton, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance every two years. This year’s scores reflect activities occurring between January 2...... Click here to read this release
Gloom lifted on solar prices: OPA listens and responds to applicants with its decision on the microFIT rate
Published Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:03:20 EST Read More
Gloom lifted on solar prices: OPA listens and responds to applicants with its decision on the microFIT rate On August 13th, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) released its much anticipated decision on the proposed price cut to Ontario's renewable energy feed-in tariff ("microFIT") for ground-mounted solar installations that are less than 10 kilowatts (kW) in capacity. The new rate will be 64.2 cents per kilowatt-hour (¢/kWh) and will be applied to those who submitted applications as...... Click here to read this release
Brampton Multi-Family buildings earn almost $100,000 in rebates for making residences more energy efficient
Published Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:45:43 EST Read More
Media Release Brampton Multi-Family buildings earn almost $100,000 in rebates for making residences more energy efficient (Brampton, August 12, 2010) As part the Brampton stop on the province-wide Rebate Road ShowTM, bcIMC Realty Corp. was presented with a rebate cheque for $99,200. The money, provided by the Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Residential (MEER) program will help offset the cost of replacing two inefficient chiller units and c...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program benefits from internationally trained talent
Published Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:40:31 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program benefits from internationally trained talent Latest hire found through Toronto and Region Conservation's Mentoring to Placement (M2P) for Environmental Professionals Program (Toronto, August 12, 2010) The Building Owners and Managers Association of the Greater Toronto Area (BOMA Toronto) Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program has the Mentoring to Placement (M2P) for Environmental Professionals Program to tha...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance releases bi-annual energy efficiency report card
Published Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:39:16 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Government, Local Reporters and Editors Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance releases bi-annual energy efficiency report card The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) will release the findings of their bi-annual energy efficiency report card in Edmonton, Alberta on Tuesday, August 19th. CEEA's report card evaluates federal, provincial and territorial governments on their energy efficiency performance on the basis of nine parameters. ...... Click here to read this release
Last 60 Days
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer
Published Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:21:52 EST Read More
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer The second heat wave of 2010 has hit. As the temperature soars into the high 30’s, so does the temptation to crank that air conditioning. Unfortunately, air conditioners use a lot of energy, which is hard on the environment and your wallet. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the twenty top days for electricity use in Ontario have all been in the summer (www.ieso.ca/imoweb/media/md_peaks.asp.) We may have long wi...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Toronto businesses keeping cool during the heat wave
Published Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:00:39 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Toronto businesses keeping cool during the heat wave -teams on the street today in Corso Italia (St. Clair and Dufferin) and Korea Town (Christie and Bloor) As Toronto sizzles through another heat wave, businesses are turning up the air conditioning to keep their employees and customers comfortable. The Conservation Council of Ontario (CCO) is reminding business owners to keep their doors closed while they cool down. While an open door might look inviting, it a...... Click here to read this release
Brampton apartment building earns $66,400 for conservation upgrades
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:24:53 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Brampton apartment building earns $66,400 for conservation upgrades - highest single rebate to date in province-wide multi-residential program Brampton based Vertica Resident Services and GWL Realty Advisors will be presented with a cheque for $66,400 in rebates for reducing their electricity consumption. As an applicant of the Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebate (MEER) initiative the...... Click here to read this release
Retailers close doors to conserve electricity related to air conditioning
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:35:07 EST Read More
Retailers close doors to conserve electricity related to air conditioning (Toronto, August 3, 2010) Doors Closed, the Conservation Council of Ontario's campaign to stop air-conditioned sidewalks, is back. Street teams are being deployed around Toronto again this week to hand out posters and to encourage business owners to save electricity. The message is clear: Ontarians don't like to witness stores wasting electricity. A recent survey, conducted by Toronto Hydro, showed that 40 ...... Click here to read this release
LA CONTROVERSE SUR LES " ÉCO-DROITS " NE DOIT PAS METTRE EN PÉRIL LE PROGRAMME DES DÉCHETS DANGEREUX DIT LE COMMISSAIRE À L'ENVIRONNEMENT DE L'ONTARIO
Published Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:58:32 EST Read More
LA CONTROVERSE SUR LES " ÉCO-DROITS " NE DOIT PAS METTRE EN PÉRIL LE PROGRAMME DES DÉCHETS DANGEREUX DIT LE COMMISSAIRE À L'ENVIRONNEMENT DE L'ONTARIO (Toronto) M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, indique dans son rapport spécial publié aujourd'hui que le plan de gestion des déchets dangereux de l'Ontario représente un pas dans la bonne direction et qu'il s'agit d'un bon plan à ne pas écarter. Le rapport souligne cependant que le plan n'est pas par...... Click here to read this release
"ECO FEE" CONTROVERSY MUST NOT JEOPARDIZE HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONER
Published Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:49:29 EST Read More
"ECO FEE" CONTROVERSY MUST NOT JEOPARDIZE HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONER (July 27, 2010 - Toronto) Ontario's program for managing hazardous waste is an important step in the right direction and should not be scrapped, says Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller in his Special Report, released today. The report notes, however, that the program is not perfect, and offers recommendations for its improvement. Miller fears that recent controversy and confusion over t...... Click here to read this release
Power to the People!
Published Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:23:08 EST Read More
Media Advisory Find out HOW at the Community Power Conference 2010 The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is hosting its second annual Community Power Conference this November. The event is Ontario’s single largest annual gathering of Community Power producers, proponents and supporters. Together with the Power Networking Centre trade show, the conference attracts industry regulators, commercial and community power generators, farmers and First Nation and Métis ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Special Report on Eco Fees
Published Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:49:12 EST Read More
Media Advisory: Attention News/Environment/Assignment Editors Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Special Report on Eco Fees (Toronto, ON) In response to the recent controversy over “eco fees”, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will issue a Special Report on Ontario’s Plan for Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste. What: Media Conference on Environmental Commissioner of Ontario’s special report on EcoFees W...... Click here to read this release
Ontario’s solar sector being harmed by uncertainty around microFIT, warns Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
Published Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:41:51 EST Read More
For immediate release Ontario’s solar sector being harmed by uncertainty around microFIT, warns Environmental Commissioner of Ontario The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) must fully disclose the financial assumptions it used to justify the price cut to Ontario’s renewable energy feed-in tariff ("microFIT") program, says Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. “People will lose confidence in Ontario’s commitment to green energy,” he warned. “We need ...... Click here to read this release
GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES
Published Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:54:43 EST Read More
GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES New partnership will encourage energy efficiency across Ontario TORONTO – July 12, 2010 – GreenSaver, Canada’s oldest not-for-profit organization dedicated to energy efficiency, announces an exclusive partnership with Canada’s premiere coalition loyalty program, the AIR MILES Reward Program. Beginning today, Ontario AIR MILES Collectors will earn 100 AIR MILES reward miles with t...... Click here to read this release
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 17:03:13 EST Read More
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer The first heat wave of 2010 has hit. As the temperature soars into the high 30’s, so does the temptation to crank that air conditioning. Unfortunately, air conditioners use a lot of energy, which is hard on the environment and your wallet. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the twenty top days for electricity use in Ontario have all been in the summer (www.ieso.ca/imoweb/media/md_peaks.asp.) We may have long win...... Click here to read this release
NAIMA Canada/Consumers Council of Canada Report on Energy Efficient Homes
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:53:36 EST Read More
Full text of NAIMA Canada/Consumers Council of Canada Report on Energy Efficient Homes....... Click here to read this release
Alberta government stalls in development of more energy efficient building code
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:59:50 EST Read More
Alberta government stalls in development of more energy efficient building code A study commissioned by NAIMA Canada and the Consumer Council of Canada (CCC) has found that the more energy efficient a house is, the more affordable it is. The costing analysis for upgrades of EnerGuide 80 homes in Alberta concluded that the total incremental renovation cost was approximately $6,000. When compared to a standard home, built to minimum energy efficiency requirements, the EnerGuide 80 hom...... Click here to read this release
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